irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $306KThe Recreational Program serves more than 800 boys and girls between the ages of 4-16. The recreational league is open to all children regardless of ability. Children play a Fall and a Spring season on Saturdays at Macombs Dam field (1 E 161st Street) and at Mullaly Park (165th Street and Jerome Avenue). The program promotes health and wellness through good nutrition and active lifestyles to fight childhood obesity. Children stay active in a safe environment.
- #2 $208KCafe Clubhouse - operates the Clubhouse Caf, a social-enterprise coffee shop staff be Caf Fellows and graduates of the SBU Workforce Development Program.
named programs · 9 · from sources
What they call their work
Clubhouse Café
Social enterprise coffee shop staffed by Café Fellows and graduates of the SBU Workforce Development Program; supports youth job training and generates earned revenue
College Success
Mentoring and college/career support for SBU alumni in college and post-secondary education
Girls Leadership Program
3v3 soccer league for middle school girls with leadership curriculum from Women’s Sports Foundation, Gotham FC, and Fundació Barça; launched in Fall 2024
Global Youth League
Saturday soccer league for approximately 150 high school boys and girls with access to college access sessions, immigration screenings, and social work supports; open to teens from the Bronx and northern Manhattan
Immigration Legal Services
Provides immigration screenings, legal clinics, Know Your Rights workshops, and direct legal representation through a DOJ-recognized representative
Recreational Soccer Program
Open soccer program for children ages 4–15 with Fall, Spring, and Summer seasons at Macombs Dam Park, Mullaly Park, and Patterson Park; includes special events like Health and Wellness Day and Literacy Day
SBU Academy
Comprehensive youth development program combining competitive travel soccer with academic enrichment, tutoring, college prep, mentoring, leadership development, immigration legal services, and family supports for middle and high school students; serves over 200 youth
SBU Community Schools
After-school soccer programming in partnership with South Bronx elementary and middle schools, including health/nutrition education and girls’ leadership development components
SBU Pre-Academy
Travel soccer program for boys and girls in grades 3–5 with twice-weekly training, weekend games, and family workshops; designed as a pipeline to the SBU Academy
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Community events and soccer festivalsHosts annual community festivals such as the Bronx Block Party World Cup 2026 Festival and World Cup watch parties featuring family activities, youth soccer clinics, mini-tournaments, local food vendors, and unity games. Events also include celebrations like the #PowerOf11 Launch Party at the SBU Clubhouse.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Fundraising campaigns and benefit eventsConducts annual fundraising initiatives including the #PowerOf11 campaign, its largest annual appeal, and a benefit event featuring program updates, guest speakers, meals, and fundraising activities. The #PowerOf11 Launch Party generates proceeds through $11 ticket sales to support future programming.
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Immigration Legal Services 1 activity
- Immigration legal services and community legal educationProvides direct immigration legal services including screenings, Know Your Rights workshops, case management, and legal representation for youth and families through a DOJ-accredited representative. Manages approximately 40–100 cases annually and has supported over 30 previously undocumented youth in obtaining legal permanent residency or citizenship.
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Children's Book Distribution Programs 1 activity
- Literacy promotion through soccer programmingDistributes up to 2,000 free books annually through the Annual Literacy Day event, which integrates literacy development with soccer activities for youth in the South Bronx.
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Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
- Workforce development and youth social enterpriseRuns a 6-month workforce development program for youth aged 16–24, offering part-time employment and bi-weekly career readiness training. Operates Clubhouse Café, a youth-run social enterprise coffee shop that employs graduates and fellows from the program.
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 1 activity
- Youth development through soccer, academic support, and college preparationProvides a multi-year soccer-based youth development program integrating recreational and competitive soccer with academic enrichment, mentoring, and college access programming for youth aged 4–19. Serves over 1,800 to 1,900 youth annually, achieving a 100% high school graduation rate and 94% college matriculation rate among participants in the SBU Academy.
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Youth Global Leadership & Model UN Programs 1 activity
- Youth leadership and national partnershipsCo-hosts the Youth Leaders Summit with U.S. Soccer, bringing together young changemakers from across the United States, and collaborates with organizations like Common Goal to celebrate global football for social impact on World Football Giving Day.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Program evaluation and researchConducted a two-year external evaluation of the SBU Academy program from 2022 to 2024 in partnership with Meredith Whitley, Professor of Sports Based Youth Development at Adelphi University, using data analysis, surveys, interviews, and focus groups.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.04M
Contributions & grants$2.50M82%
Program service revenue$246K8%
Investment income$106K3%
Other revenue$192K
expenses
Total expenses$3.04M
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising12%
Salaries & benefits$2.03M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.44M
Cash$2.57M
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.30M
Net assets$3.14M
Liquid reserves10.2 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -31.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew So | Executive Dir. | 50 | $99K |
board members · 19
- Aaron J Reisman — Director
- Amanda Donohue — Director
- Channon Greenfield — President
- Daniel Kraut — Director
- Derrick Johnson — Director
- Hanan Thabet — Vice Chair
- Jeff Sterrett — Treasurer
- Jon Lee — Chairman
- Kerry Van Voris — Director
- Matthew Ross — Director
- Mila Yankova — Director
- Nicholas Ohler — Director
- Nicole Faurot — Secretary
- Pranav Sawjiany — Director
- Quincy Evans — Director
- Sam Choi — Director
- Sarah Smith — Director
- Stephanie So — Director
- Zachary Rubin — Director
relationships · 31
Who they work with
- A Better New York Foundation Funder — Awarded South Bronx United a World Cup for All Community Grant to support local events tied to the 2026 World Cup.
- A Better New York Foundation Funder — Provided funding through the World Cup for All Community Grant Program.
- ABNY Foundation Partner — Sponsor of the Bronx Block Party World Cup 2026 Festival.
- Adelphi University Partner — Hosted the researcher who conducted the two-year evaluation of the SBU Academy.
- Bronxworks Partner — Employer of a South Bronx United alumna who serves as a case manager.
- Common Goal Partner — Collaborates with South Bronx United to celebrate World Football Giving Day and promote football-based social initiatives.
- Department of Justice (DOJ) Government — Recognized by the DOJ’s Office of Legal Access Programs (OLAP); employs a DOJ-accredited representative to provide immigration legal services.
- EA SPORTS FC Partner — Partnered with South Bronx United to construct a community soccer pitch and launch a multi-year youth development program.
- EA SPORTS FC Partner — Partnered with South Bronx United to launch a community soccer pitch and multi-year youth development program.
- FC Barcelona Foundation Funder — Funds the SBU Girls Soccer Leadership Program.
- FC Barcelona Foundation Partner — Recognized South Bronx United as its first US-based program partner.
- Fundacio Barca SportNet Partner — Curriculum partner for the SBU Girls Soccer Leadership Program.
- Gotham FC Partner — Curriculum partner through the Keep Her in the Game Initiative for the SBU Girls Soccer Leadership Program.
- Instagram Network — Runs the #PowerOf11 campaign on Instagram to promote awareness and fundraising.
- LALIGA Partner — Collaborated with South Bronx United to build a community soccer pitch and implement a long-term youth football and academic development initiative.
- LALIGA Partner — Collaborated with South Bronx United to unveil a community soccer pitch and youth development program.
- Laureus Sport for Good USA Partner — Sponsor of the Bronx Block Party World Cup 2026 Festival.
- Movember Partner — Sponsor of the Bronx Block Party World Cup 2026 Festival.
- New York City FC Partner — Engages New York City FC players as special guests at organizational events.
- Relish Catering Partner — Contracts with Relish Catering to provide food services for events.
- Soccer Forward Foundation Partner — Sponsor of the Bronx Block Party World Cup 2026 Festival.
- U.S. Soccer Federation Government — Recognized JT Batson, CEO of U.S. Soccer Federation, with the Soccer for Good Award at SBU’s Annual Benefit.
- U.S. Soccer Federation Partner — Co-hosted the Youth Leaders Summit and collaborates on local initiatives in the South Bronx through the Soccer Forward Foundation.
- USMNT Partner — Collaborates with USMNT players as special guests at organizational events.
- United States Department of Justice Government — Recognizes South Bronx United to provide immigration legal services through its Office of Legal Access Programs.
- William E. Simon Foundation Funder — Provided funding for the two-year evaluation of the SBU Academy.
- Women’s Sports Foundation Partner — Curriculum partner for the SBU Girls Soccer Leadership Program.
- Yield Giving Fund Funder — Provided a $2 million grant to South Bronx United in 2024.
- YouTube Network — Hosts a playlist of videos highlighting SBU programs and services on YouTube.
- love.fútbol Partner — Partnered with South Bronx United in the development of a new community soccer pitch and associated youth programming.
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strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Sports-Based Youth Developmentmethodology: sports_based_youth_developmentBy integrating soccer with academic support, mentoring, and leadership opportunities, we produce improved educational and life outcomes for youth because structured sports participation builds discipline, belonging, and accountability that transfer to non-sport domains.
- Youth-Run Social Enterprise for Workforce Developmentmethodology: youth_run_social_enterpriseBy placing youth in leadership and operational roles within a social enterprise, we produce real-world job readiness and leadership capacity because authentic responsibility in revenue-generating activities builds confidence, skills, and professional identity more effectively than simulated training.